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Ciara J. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Ciara

Baltimore, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I have extensive experience in childcare, having worked in various capacities since the age of 13, including babysitting and coaching. I am CPR and First Aid certified, hold a college educated and have reliable transportation. I am dedicated, responsible, and eager to contribute to the growth and development of your children. I look forward to the opportunity to support a wonderful family.

Education:

I hold Bachelor's degrees in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, along with five minors, including one in Early Childhood Education. I also have a Master's in Psychology with a focus on Play Therapy and a Ph.D. in Physics.

I’m passionate about working with children and am seeking a part-time opportunity, ideally a couple of days a week, with flexibility for more days if the right opportunity arises.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Journey F. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Journey

Baltimore, MD
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Journey, I am 18 years old. I’ve been working with kids since I was 15 in high school. I’ve also been familiar with kids my whole life because I have raised my younger siblings along with my cousins. I love working with kids, and building relationships with them.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Thread A. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Thread

Baltimore, MD
$17.79/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m zinat with god fearing heart,hard work and confidence in what I do.I love helping people and I enjoy doing it every time to put smile and stress free.you can trust me when it comes to my work.thank you

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Aniyah B. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Aniyah

Baltimore, MD
$26/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Aniyah, I am an upcoming junior in college for Early Childhood Human Development. I am first aid and cpr certified and I also have my 45 hour infants and toddler teaching certification. I have worked with children since I was about 15 years old, including special needs children. Childcare is my passion and I love what I do.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Syd C. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Syd

Baltimore, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a freshman in Baltimore City College. I am 15 years old. I love being around children and taking care of them. I do the same for children in my family.
Alicia H. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Alicia

Baltimore, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

With three years of dedicated nanny experience, I bring a genuine passion for nurturing and fostering the growth of children. Through engaging activities, compassionate care, and personalized attention, I strive to create a supportive and stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually. My commitment to providing exceptional care stems from a deep-seated love for children and a desire to positively impact their lives during their formative years.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Na'Yonna B. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Na'Yonna

Baltimore, MD
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Well im a 15 almost 16 year old hs kid looking for work to help my parents with the rent

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
NaiJai S. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny NaiJai

Baltimore, MD
$16.14/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m in my junior year of high school. I’ve been watching my siblings since I was I was eight and always wanted to make a careers out of it.
Jessica B. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Jessica

Baltimore, MD
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Nursing student interested in part time baby sitting job this summer. I just finished my pediatric clinical rotation! I am active, fun, and have a car. Thanks!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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Babysitters by neighbourhood in Baltimore

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Abell • Arcadia • Armistead Gardens • Ashburton • Auchentoroly-Parkwood

B

Baltimore Highlands • Barclay • Beechfield • Belair - Edison • Belair - Parkside • Bolton Hill • Brewers Hill • Bridgeview-Greenlawn • Broadway East • Bromo Arts District • Brooklyn

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Canton • Canton Industrial Area • Carroll South • Cedmont • Cedonia • Central Forest Park • Central Park Heights • Charles North • Charles Village • Cherry Hill • Cheswolde • Clifton • Cold Spring • Coldstream - Homestead - Montebello • Cross Country • Curtis Bay • Curtis Bay Industrial Area • Cylburn

D

Dorchester • Downtown • Druid Heights • Druid Hill Park

E

East Arlington • East Case • Edmondson • Ednor Gardens - Lakeside • Elwood Park

F

Fallstaff • Federal Hill • Federal Hill-Montgomery • Fells Point • Frankford • Franklin Square

G

Glen • Glenham-Belford • Greater Northwood Covenant Association • Greektown • Greenmount West • Greenspring • Guilford • Gwynn Oak

H

Hamilton Hills • Hampden • Harford - Echodale - Perring Parkway • Harlem Park • Harwood • Highlandtown • Hollins Market • Homeland • Howard Park • Hunting Ridge

I

Inner Harbor • Irvington

J

Jonestown • Joseph Lee

K

Kernewood

L

Lakeland • Langston Hughes • Lauraville • Loch Raven • Lochearn

M

Madison - Eastend • McDonogh • McElderry Park • Mid-Govans • Middle East • Morgan State University • Morrell Park • Mount Clare • Mount Vernon • Mount Washington

O

Old Goucher • Oliver

P

Park Circle

R

Reservoir Hill • Riverside • Roland Park • Rosemont

S

Sandtown-Winchester • South Baltimore

U

Upton

V

Violetville

W

Waltherson • Westfield

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Aberdeen, MD • Abingdon, MD • Accokeek, MD • Adamstown, MD • Adelphi, MD • Annapolis, MD • Annapolis Junction, MD • Arbutus, MD • Arlington, MD • Arnold, MD • Aspen Hill, MD

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Baldwin, MD • Bel Air, MD • Belcamp, MD • Beltsville, MD • Berlin, MD • Berwyn Heights, MD • Bethesda, MD • Bladensburg, MD • Boonsboro, MD • Bowie, MD • Boyds, MD • Bradshaw, MD • Brandywine, MD • Brentwood, MD • Brookeville, MD • Brooklyn Park, MD • Brunswick, MD • Bryans Road, MD • Burtonsville, MD • Bushwood, MD

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California, MD • Calverton, MD • Cambridge, MD • Camp Springs, MD • Cape Saint Claire, MD • Capitol Heights, MD • Catonsville, MD • Centreville, MD • Charlestown, MD • Charlotte Hall, MD • Chesapeak Bch, MD • Chesapeake Beach, MD • Chesapeake City, MD • Chester, MD • Chestertown, MD • Cheverly, MD • Chevy Chase, MD • Chillum, MD • Chstnt Hl Cv, MD • Church Hill, MD • Churchville, MD • Clarksburg, MD • Clarksville, MD • Clear Spring, MD • Clinton, MD • Cockeysville, MD • Colesville, MD • College Park, MD • Columbia, MD • Cordova, MD • Cresaptown, MD • Crofton, MD • Crownsville, MD • Cumberland, MD

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Damascus, MD • Daniels, MD • Darnestown, MD • Davidsonville, MD • Deale, MD • Delmar, MD • Denton, MD • Dentsville, MD • Derwood, MD • District Heights, MD • Dundalk, MD • Dunkirk, MD

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East New Market, MD • Easton, MD • Edgemere, MD • Edgewater, MD • Edgewood, MD • Eldersburg, MD • Elkridge, MD • Elkton, MD • Ellicott City, MD • Emmitsburg, MD • Essex, MD

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Fairmount Hgt, MD • Fallston, MD • Federalsburg, MD • Finksburg, MD • Forest Heights, MD • Forest Hill, MD • Forestville, MD • Fort Meade, MD • Fort Washington, MD • Frederick, MD • Freeland, MD • Frostburg, MD
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Baltimore, MD?

The average cost of a babysitter in Baltimore, MD is $19.97 per hour. Most Baltimore families on Nanny Lane pay $17.91 to $22.00/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Baltimore, MD

Nanny Lane is a child care website meant to help you find a babysitter in your area. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Baltimore, MD

Before beginning the search for a babysitter, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a babysitter is the right choice for your child care needs. There are lots of benefits to hiring a babysitter such as getting the flexibility of having some more time for yourself or with your partner. When hiring a babysitter, first, you should explore the differences between a nanny and a babysitter. If you’re looking for occasional child care, babysitters are the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for more frequent care, a nanny may be better for your needs.

From there, you can think about what you expect your babysitter to handle so that you can create a profile for nannies to reach out to you. The boundaries for babysitters’ duties can vary from family to family. However, in general, a babysitter is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example to housekeeping, laundry, or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your babysitter before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location in Baltimore can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Baltimore Babysitter Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective babysitters, the next step is to conduct an interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some babysitter interview questions to consider asking:

  • Do you have experience being a babysitter?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open and comfortable doing?
  • Do you have any references?
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Maryland?
  • Do you have a Maryland driver’s license? Do you own a car?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a babysitter that you’re considering hiring, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your babysitter. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around babysitter responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming!

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